John Service, the son of missionaries who grew up in China, was one of the Department’s “China hands,” an expert…
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Senator Chuck Hagel, who has been nominated by President Obama to be the next Secretary of Defense, was awarded ADST’s…
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Wisconsin
Contributions by Wisconsinites in the Foreign Service People born, raised, or educated in Wisconsin have made important contributions to America’s…
Virginia
Contributions by Virginians in the Foreign Service People born, raised, or educated in Virginia have made important contributions to America’s…
Texas
Contributions by Texans in the Foreign Service People born, raised, or educated in Texas have made important contributions to America’s…